Ruby Shaw and Louise Obuchowski are part of the creative team at Noxcrew, a studio known for building experiences inside Minecraft.
Ruby is Lead Animator and Technical Artist. Originally from Manchester, she studied animation and game design before specialising in Computer Animation at the University of South Wales. At Noxcrew she brings characters and creatures to life, from cute animals to dangerous dinosaurs, while also supporting the wider art team with her technical knowledge of game engines. Her recent work includes recreating iconic BTS choreography inside Minecraft for YouTube’s Escape2021 livestream and animating the Electric Mayhem concert experience for Disney+. Outside the studio she’s into skateboarding and competitive Beyblade.
Louise is a Creative Director and General Artist, originally from Poland. She joined Noxcrew during her final years of college and later made Nottingham her home. At the studio she helps shape new project ideas, defines the visual style and works closely with artists and level designers to keep everything cohesive. She recently led major branded DLC projects including the Batman and Kung Fu Panda expansions for Minecraft. Outside of work she explores drawing, photography, prop making and miniature painting, and is a regular at Warhammer World.
Together, their careers show how skills in animation, design and gaming can lead to working on global projects inside one of the world’s biggest creative platforms.
